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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a Sleeve Band by an unknown artist. The image shows a long, rectangular piece of fabric with a floral design. The fabric is divided into two panels by a seam down the center. The design features flowers, leaves, and stems embroidered or printed on the fabric. The floral pattern includes multiple types of flowers and foliage. The stems and leaves are curved and intertwined. The image is in grayscale, with varying shades of gray. The background behind the fabric is light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
248 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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